The Genetic Code Is Said to Be "Degenerate

question 20

Multiple Choice

The genetic code is said to be "degenerate".What does this term indicate about the genetic code?

• A)Different triplet codons serve as code words for the same amino acid.
• B)The genetic code contains regions of nonprotein coding sequences.
• C)The genetic code can easily undergo mutations that can lead to illnesses such as cancer.
• D)The genetic code is repetitive,and is identical in all species.
• E)The genetic code must be rewritten several times before a functional protein is formed.

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